muddler

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mud·dler

 (mŭd′lər)
n.
1. A small pestlelike baton that is used to prepare mixed drinks by pressing ingredients, such as mint, against the bottom of a bowl or glass to release flavor. Also called muddle.
2. One who muddles.
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muddler

(ˈmʌdlə)
n
1. a person who muddles or muddles through
2. (Brewing) US an instrument for mixing drinks thoroughly
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Translations

muddler

[ˈmʌdləʳ] Natolondrado/a m/f
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muddler

n (= person)Tölpel m, → Dussel m (inf)
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muddler

[ˈmʌdləʳ] nconfusionario/a, pasticcione/a
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References in classic literature ?
They had been so unhappy, such muddlers, so wrong-headed, it seemed to her.
She called him a muddler and a slouch, and other invidious names, for his slackness and his disregard of healthful food.
So, darling Nutty, my precious Nutty, you poor boneheaded muddler, will you kindly think up at your earliest convenience some plan for politely ejecting this Mr Chalmers of yours from our humble home?--because if you don't, I'm going to have a nervous breakdown.'
? The angling clubs did well at Glen Devon's Frandy Fishery, especially when using the HH Damsel, Sedge Muddlers and the Daddy Longlegs in the middle to the far shore.
Daddies, Hoppers, Muddlers, Sedge and Sedgehog's have all caught well.
Best catching flies and lures included the Daddy Longlegs, Hoppers, Sedge Muddlers Sedge Patterns and the Hothead Damsel whilst all areas continue to fish well.
Orange Fritz, Daddies and White Muddlers were the top flies.
Patterns: Muddlers, Kate McLaren, Daddy Long Legs, Black Hopper, Black and Olive CDC Shuttlecock.
Muddlers pulled through the waves have prompted some aggressive takes.
Kids in grades K-8 will appreciate MIND MUDDLERS: WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT WHAT YOU GET (9781783252442 $9.99), which packs in a colorful discussion of optical illusions and trick photography.
Tonight's televised clash pits Sheffield United, who missed out on promotion through the play-offs for a second year running, against perennial midtable muddlers Notts County.
Flies to use depends on cloud and ripple conditions with hoppers, muddlers, crunchers, CDCs, Hare's Ears and thin Diawls and Damsels best.